2019-06-28

USA

Alleged organizer in David Ortiz shooting arrested in Dominican Republic

Authorities said that the man paid for a hit on his cousin but that Ortiz was shot in a case of mistaken identity.

28/06/2019

World News

Rapinoe double takes US past France into semi-finals

Megan Rapinoe struck twice as the United States beat hosts France 2-1 in the women's World Cup quarter-finals at the Parc des Princes on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with England.

28/06/2019

World News

What's in the historic EU-Mercosur free-trade deal? | Euronews Answers

After two decades of negotiations, the EU and South American bloc Mercosur announced they reached a "historic" agreement on a free-trade treaty on Friday. What's in the historic deal and what are its critics' concerns?

28/06/2019

USA

Kamala Harris walks back her hand-up moment on health care

The California senator raised her hand when asked if she'd get rid of private health insurance, but said Friday she misunderstood the question. It wasn't the first time.

28/06/2019

World News

17-year-old man dies of heat stroke in Spain as heatwave grips Europe

A 17-year-old died from heatstroke in southern Spain as the heatwave continues across much of Europe, with temperatures forecast to hit 45 degrees Celsius

28/06/2019

USA

Biden defends civil rights record after Kamala Harris confronts him at debate

"I never, never, never, ever opposed voluntary busing, as a program that Senator Harris participated in and that made a difference in her life," he said.

28/06/2019

USA

Outrage at manslaughter charge for woman who lost baby in shooting

An Alabama woman was charged with manslaughter over the death of her unborn child after she was shot in a dispute that police said she started.

28/06/2019

World News

Who is Megan Rapinoe, US star who'll snub Trump's White House invite?

Megan Rapinoe, the women's football star whose two penalties against Spain earned the United States their place in Friday’s world cup quarter-final against France, as just as unassailable off the pitch.

28/06/2019

USA

In a world without Roe, how would Medicare for All guarantee abortion access in states that outlaw it?

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders seemed to make this claim during Thursday night's debate. Experts say he's wrong — but it's complicated.

28/06/2019

Albania

Tensions rise in Albania two days before disputed municipal elections

Tensions are rising in Albania two days before municipal elections are due to be held, with President Ilir Meta and Prime Minister Edi Rama at odds over the date

28/06/2019

USA

What viewers really thought: Election Confessions from the first Democratic debate

"I so wanted to like him," "I don't want to be pandered to!" and more from Night One and Night Two.

28/06/2019

World News

Climate change talks bow to pressure from oil-rich Saudi Arabia

Despite meeting during a record-breaking heatwave, delegates failed to make significant progress during UN climate change talks — and bowed to the demands of oil-producing countries over how to respond to a flagship scientific study.

28/06/2019

Business

Heatwave sees surge in demand for air conditioners across Europe

The heatwave currently gripping Europe has seen a surge in demand for cooling devices, such as air conditioners and fans, in shops across the continent.

28/06/2019

Business

Lego's parent company buys Merlin Entertainments for €6.6 billion

Blackstone, the parent company of the internationally acclaimed toy manufacturer Lego has acquired Merlin Entertainments, owner of Madame Tussaud's, for €6.6 billion.

28/06/2019

USA

DHS predicts up to 25 percent drop in migrant apprehensions at border

The number of migrants crossing into the U.S. typically drops as temperatures rise in summer, but McAleenan said the decline is more than just seasonal.

28/06/2019

Green News

Top 5 apps to ease you into a more sustainable lifestyle

A selection of apps to 'greenify' your smartphone and change your daily shopping habits for the better.

28/06/2019

No Comment

A pool with a view: tourists take dip in Eiffel Tower fountain

Tourists visiting Paris on Friday kept cool whilst sightseeing by taking a dip in the fountains in front of the Eiffel Tower.

28/06/2019

My Europe Series

How has the result of the European election affected Italy and Germany

Months after the European Elections, we’re back to talk about its main takeaways, namely gains for the greens and the strengthening of anti-immigrant far-right parties. We bring you two reports on Insiders Unreported Europe – Euronews’ current affairs magazine. One from Italy and one from Germany.

28/06/2019

USA

Jimmy Carter says Trump only won the election because Russia 'interfered on his behalf'

While in Japan for the G20 summit, a reporter asked Trump if he would tell Russia not to meddle in U.S. elections, to which he responded, "Yes, of course I will."

28/06/2019

My Europe Series

Watch: What are the main takeaways from the European Election?

Watch the interview to hear viewpoints from two different countries, Italy and Poland, about why Italy’s League Party scored so high and why the Law and Justice Party in Poland did so well.

28/06/2019

My Europe Series

Lampedusa divided over migrants

Lampedusa, one of the centres of the migrant crisis, is divided in opinion. A doctor has been helping, he says, around 300,000 people for the last 30 years, as they dock on the island's shores. Others, who support Matteo Salvini’s League Party, want better jobs and more help from the government.

28/06/2019

Business Planet

Social innovation: when business becomes a force for good

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to Paris to see how one award-winning company is making a big difference by turning piles of the city’s food waste into renewable energy.

28/06/2019

Japan

Watch: Chief Executive of Nissan apologises for Ghosn misconduct

"As a representative of our company, I would like to deeply apologize to our shareholders for the financial misconduct and the serious wrongdoing by our former executives last year."

28/06/2019

Business Planet

When business serves society: "It's quite possible to combine profitability and social action."

In partnership with The European Commission

One French firm decided to go beyond making money and instead chose to make a wider contribution to society. ‘Love Your Waste’ in Paris turns food waste into renewable energy.

28/06/2019

USA

Trump immigration official blames migrant father for deaths captured in photo

"Until we fix the attractions in our asylum system, people like that father and that child are going to continue to come through a dangerous trip," the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said

28/06/2019

No Comment

Koi feeding and rickshaw rides: G20 spouses get a taste of Japan's culture

The spouses of G20 leaders enjoyed a varied cultural programme in Osaka and the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan on Friday on the sidelines of the ongoing summit.

28/06/2019

USA

Team Biden hopes to move swiftly past fiery clash with Harris in first debate

"This is super heavy stuff that can't play out in a ten-person debate. Harris had a strategy that took advantage of that reality," one top campaign official said.

28/06/2019

Europe News

EU summit top jobs race round two

EU leaders meet on Sunday to thrash out a deal over the team that will guide the bloc for the next five years. The power game between the French and German leaders will be key to breakthroughs. Paris is pushing for French Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, while Berlin is sticking to Manfred Weber.

28/06/2019

USA

Supreme Court to hear legal fight over aid to religious schools

Three women sued over a state scholarship program in Montana because they wanted to use the money to send their children to a Christian school.

28/06/2019

Series

Cuba celebrates 500 years of history through its arts

In partnership with The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba

Visit the cosmopolitan and cultural city of Havana through its Cuban music and National Ballet productions

28/06/2019